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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.94, 669.98 and 400.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.94, 669.98 and 400.34 is: 597.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.94 : 669.98 = 400.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.94/669.98 = 400.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.94x = 669.98 × 400.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.94x = 268,219.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,219.79/448.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.45

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